2 going on 16...

So this morning Eli was saying something I could not understand for the life of me... It sounded like "Man killed" then "On fire" I was thinking what in the world is he talking about?!?!?! So I kept trying to guess and finally I said "sorry bud, I just can't understand what you are trying to tell mommy..." So when I turned away he yelled very loudly "TALKING ABOUT!" I laughed SO hard I almost peed my pants - seriously... It was hilarious!!! I just can't get over it - I had to share :)
~Amanda

A proud moment in a 2yr old's life - putting on his own scoobs (underwear)

Okay I HAD to take a pic of this. This is an older picture but I wanted to share it with those of you who live farther away and who may not always hear our "little stories". :) Yes he has both legs in ONE hole, and yes that is the front of the underwear that is on his bum :) haha!

What a proud moment for a momma...

We were at the park the other day with my parents and siblings during their spring break and had just pulled in and noticed a little boy was crying and his older brother (i am assuming) was tending to a little scratch on his head. When we got out of course Eli was very concerned for the other little boy and say "yittle boy cwying mommy" (little boy crying, mommy) And while dad was looking for an ice pack in the car and we were all standing around talking to them and asking what had happened - Eli looked over at the little boy and pointed to his own head where he recently had stitches, and said "its okay, its okay, Elijah stitches, its okay its okay." I knew what he was telling him - that it would be okay and that he had gotten stitches on his head and knew what it felt like and that it would be okay. It was such a cute thing to see. At the age of 2 and 3 communication can be strong enough to show caring and concern, and that sometimes even when everyone around you is trying to comfort you - it may take only one person who truly understands what you are going through to get you to calm down and feel like it really will be okay.

~Amanda

Thomas' Dedication

We were honored to witness the dedication of our new little nephew Thomas a few weeks ago. He looked so cute up there with mommy and daddy and the whole scene made me think back on when Eli was dedicated at our church and it was such a proud moment for us as parents. When a child is "dedicated" it means as parents you are dedicating them to the Lord and promising that as their parents you will raise them with the morals and values that are required of us as Christians. That you will help them become a man/woman of God. So, it is a big deal even though to some people it doesn't seem that way - and I am proud that Mel & Rob are the great parents they are. :)